Piecing Me Together Bereavement Urban & Street Lit Paul Galluzzo

Paul Galluzzo

The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall

"Each melodic poem eloquently conveys the beauty of different skin tones and complexions

She dresses up

the girls and their great-aunt begin to understand and accommodate one another

Piecing Me Together Bereavement Urban & Street Lit Paul GalluzzoHardcover Paperback Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And she has. She accepted a scholarship to a mostly white private school and even Saturday morning test prep opportunities. But some opportunities feel more demeaning than helpful. Like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship program for "at risk" girls.